Description
The nature reserve consists of a flood storage lagoon owned and operated by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the Environment Agency. The lagoon is good in winter for common wildfowl, has a small breeding colony of Kamış Bülbülü, Yalıçapkını and Su kılavuzu, and in summer holds most common visitors like Saz Kamışçını and Kındıra kamışçını. Rarities have included Çıkrıkçın, Saz delicesi and Balaban.
Details
Access
Parking is on roads in local village. Public footpath takes you alongside the nature reserve (although access is by arrangement with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust beforehand). The footpath and surrounding farmland provides a pleasant setting.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Agriculture , Reedbeds , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
To visit the reserve and hide you must arrange with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust before your visit.

